PRP, PRGF, and PRF: The Acronyms that Heal in Dentistry
Drawing blood in the dental office is a regular occurrence. It’s unavoidable, really. Gums bleed when we nick them, floss them, and move.
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Periodontitis May Double Risk of High Blood Pressure
Adults with periodontitis may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure than individuals with healthy gums, according to researchers at the.
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Implant Coating May Suppress Inflammatory Responses
Researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed a new method for applying anti-inflammatory substances to implants to inhibit undesirable inflammatory.
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Simulated Efferocytosis May Promote Bone Regeneration
Owing to a rare genetic mutation, individuals with leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD1) experience a suite of symptoms that trace back to.
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Unique White Blood Cells Indicate Onset of Inflammatory Diseases
Researchers at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry have discovered something about neutrophils, the most numerous white blood cells in the body,.
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Dental Professor Receives Grant to Develop Crohn’s Disease Treatment
Associate professor Scott Kachlany, PhD, of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Department of Oral Biology has received a two-year, $621,403 grant from.
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Research to Investigate How Good Oral Bacteria Can Become Fatal
Researchers at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have received a $239,000 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial.
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Research to Investigate How Good Oral Bacteria Can Become Fatal
Researchers at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have received a $239,000 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial.
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Saliva Antibodies Offer Clues to Mortality Risks
Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality and could be early indicators of risk, according to.
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Coating Inhibits Immune System Attacks on Implants
Implants can save smiles, but they also can trigger attacks by the body’s immune system. When drugs can’t control this inflammatory response, the.
